I just saw a video of someone using an embroidery sewing machine, and now I very much want one and to experiment with making embroidered badges.
One must keep dreams of new art supplies and tools, all the time!
Museum of Beadwork in Portland, Maine
The only museum in the world dedicated to the global, historic, and modern art of beadwork.
Europe Surface Materials for Transportation Research Report
Design Milk : Crafting Topographies: Hand-Embroidered Wall Art by Morii Design
A couple of years ago, I read an excellent book called "The Fabric of History." In that book, I discovered that Tyrian purple, the snail-based dye used by kings and Roman senators and other snooty historical figures, smelled really horrible. I love thinking about that.
You donated clothing to needy Canadians. So how did it end up in Africa
So important to check who you are donating to. Rules should also be tightened significantly and enforced.
in case of emergency break biscuit
Edible Research: Exploring the Material Past through Biscuit Art subtitled youtube video 58m30s
More info on SB 707: Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 - a new California law.
This is amazing.
'The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) has launched its groundbreaking digital Textile Collection archive, a comprehensive online resource that opens the doors to centuries of textile dyeing and printing history.'
Design Milk : Mimi Plange and The Shade Store: Storytelling Through Design
Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 1963
Two girls sit cross-legged on a woven mat. Girl (left) has a young child on her lap. The girl (right) is beating paper mulberry bark on a large log with a small wooden mallet to make ngatu (tapa cloth). They are sitting underneath a fale.
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Explore the captivating Textile Fragment at , a rare glimpse into the Moche and Nasca cultures. The interplay of serpent, snail, and avian motifs tells stories of nature and loss. What tales do these woven threads inspire in you
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The difference between the lace on the loom (top) and after wet finishing (bottom)
Its time to cut this web off the loom so I can trim, hem, and wet finish these tea towels
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Looking forward to delighted it's back. Congratulations to the crew.
If you are interested in tech and I will be talking about Open Source embroidery and on Sunday.
Nessebar Ethnographic Museum in Nessebar, Bulgaria
Housed in a historic 1840 home, this museum provides a window into the lives of everyday, 18th and 19th-century Bulgarians.
Someone should buy a quality tote bag from me while I'm sleeping.
Good night!
started a article on Swiss-born US art historian and curator Adle Coulin Weibel (1880-1963), textile historian at the from 1927 to 1949:
Today in Labor History October 10, 1912: The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) struck in Little Falls, New York. The strike lasted into January and involved primarily immigrant workers. It started at the Phoenix Knitting Mill, but spread to the Gilbert Knitting Mill, also in the Mohawk Valley. In November, the Little Falls Council voted to authorize a contingent of special police, which escalated tensions. Later that month, the AFL created United Textile Workers local #206 to compete with the Wobblies for members and press attention. But when the AFL announced it had reached a settlement between with mill owners, later that month, the workers refused it, siding with the Wobblies and demanding greater concessions.
Dezeen : John Pawson designs cashmere collection "based on embedded architectural narratives"
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Dezeen : Moments of Wander textiles by Christiane Mller for HBF Textiles
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Sousse : Announcement of the organization of the International of , and
Been working on a set of fabric bookmarks. Different colours and sizes. First real foray into crochet and I'm enjoying it. :3
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An example for countries (including Canada) to follow: California Passes First U.S. Clothing Recycling Law
started a article on US Army chemist Hubertina D. Hogan (1924-2017):
Dezeen : Loko rugs by Daria Zinovatnaya for Gan
Dezeen : Weave rugs by Helena Rohner for Gan
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Environmental Impact of Textile Production and Waste and the EU's efforts towards sustainability
These programs tries tomitigate the environmental impact of the textile industry, fostering a moreenvironmentally conscious procedures, and motivate customers to embrace more eco-friendly clothing options.
Sunny spots viewed through the lace blocks
Some of the botanicals my sis has gathered for her work.
After this mornings walk we checked out the art gallery my sis exhibits and sells her textiles at. A lot of nice artwork by everyone. I love the moose (meese)!